Physical Therapists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $101,020 +0% vs national
Median hourly $48.57
10th percentile $73,690
90th percentile $119,560
Employed locally 750
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,690
    25th
    $85,040
    50th (median)
    $101,020
    75th
    $108,080
    90th
    $119,560

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Physical Therapists salary vs area income 123% Median Physical Therapists salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physical Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,250
    Vallejo, CA $136,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $134,810
    Chico, CA $131,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,160

    Nearby metros — Physical Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,200
    Spartanburg, SC $108,040
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $107,940
    Sumter, SC $106,440
    Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $102,890
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $101,600

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,040
    Physicians, All Other $163,900
    Nurse Practitioners $123,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,010
    Pharmacists $140,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physical Therapists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Physical Therapists in Charleston, SC is $48.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.95 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Physical Therapists salaries?

    The median Physical Therapists salary in Charleston, SC is 0% above the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physical Therapists in Charleston?

    Entry-level Physical Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $73,690 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,040.